Which of the following does NOT contribute to the virulence of a pathogen?

A) cell envelope;

B) toxins;

C) enzymes;

D) number of microorganisms that gain access/entry to the host


Ans: D) number of microorganisms that gain access/entry to the host

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The scientist who received the first Nobel Prize in Medicine for his work on antibody therapy was

A. Koch. B. von Behring. C. Jenner. D. Roux.

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Which of the following is a consequence of histamine release?

A) Decreased blood flow B) Constriction of the smooth muscle that surrounds arterioles C) Initiation of blood clotting D) Leaky capillary walls

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When species evolve in different directions from a common point, it is called ______________.

A. Convergent evolution B. Divergent evolution C. Mutation D. Vicariance E. Natural selection

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